Colorado Avalanche at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Nov 03, 2026. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 2, Columbus Blue Jackets 7.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 03, 2026 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 2 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 7 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Charlie Coyle | C | 2 | 2 | 3 | 20:18 | 0.79 | 3.82 |
| 2nd | Mathieu Olivier | R | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:41 | 0.16 | 2.93 |
| 3rd | Valeri Nichushkin | R | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:43 | 0.24 | 2.35 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:28 | CBJ | Mathieu Olivier | Charlie Coyle | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 07:37 | CBJ | Ivan Provorov | Conor Garland, Valeri Nichushkin | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 1st 10:57 | COL | Cale Makar | Nathan MacKinnon, Sam Malinski | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 04:19 | CBJ | Jake Christiansen | Mathieu Olivier, Charlie Coyle | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 07:20 | CBJ | Cole Sillinger | Zach Werenski, Mathieu Olivier | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 2nd 12:03 | CBJ | Charlie Coyle | Kent Johnson, Zach Werenski | 5v4 | 1–5 |
| 2nd 12:42 | CBJ | Valeri Nichushkin | Sean Monahan, Denton Mateychuk | 5v5 | 1–6 |
| 2nd 16:35 | COL | Nazem Kadri | Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar | 3v5 | 2–6 |
| 3rd 11:21 | CBJ | Charlie Coyle | Cole Sillinger, Damon Severson | 5v5 | 2–7 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 7 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.19 | 3.62 |
| High-danger shots | 20 | 26 |
| Corsi % | 56.1% | 43.9% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 2/4 |
| Faceoff % | 47.3% | 52.7% |
| Hits | 11 | 15 |
| Blocks | 12 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nazem Kadri | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:49 | 0.46 | 1.02 |
| Cale Makar | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 22:32 | 0.29 | 0.59 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 19:28 | 0.26 | 0.40 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:23 | 0.32 | 0.37 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:55 | 0.01 | 0.30 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:09 | 0.01 | 0.24 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:36 | 0.11 | 0.22 |
| T. Hughes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:21 | 0.26 | -0.04 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:06 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:08 | 0.13 | -0.28 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:47 | 0.18 | -0.39 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 21:32 | 0.20 | -0.41 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:13 | 0.07 | -0.57 |
| Logan O'Connor | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:52 | 0.17 | -0.59 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:11 | 0.16 | -0.63 |
| Noah Juulsen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:14 | 0.00 | -0.73 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:49 | 0.41 | -1.05 |
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:51 | 0.17 | -1.09 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Coyle | C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 20:18 | 0.79 | 3.82 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 17:41 | 0.16 | 2.93 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16:43 | 0.24 | 2.35 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 24:32 | 0.12 | 1.98 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:43 | 0.35 | 1.89 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:50 | 0.41 | 1.59 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:59 | 0.15 | 1.59 |
| Damon Severson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:58 | 0.06 | 1.13 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:31 | 0.02 | 1.12 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:49 | 0.21 | 1.10 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:29 | 0.03 | 1.08 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:54 | 0.37 | 0.91 |
| Dante Fabbro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:14 | 0.08 | 0.55 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:46 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:51 | 0.61 | 0.34 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:05 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:45 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Luca Del Bel Belluz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:01 | 0.01 | -0.34 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 12 | 15 | 80.0% | -0.41 | |
| Scott Wedgewood | Colorado Avalanche | 5 | 9 | 55.6% | -2.97 | L |
| Cam Talbot | Columbus Blue Jackets | 27 | 29 | 93.1% | 1.19 | W |
Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Colorado Avalanche 7–2 on Nov 03, 2026, a decisive 5-goal win.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.62 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 3.19 — the run of play matched the result, with Columbus Blue Jackets earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Charlie Coyle led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.82 on 2 goals, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Cam Talbot stopped 27 of 29, worth 1.19 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Colorado Avalanche 7–2 on Nov 03, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Columbus Blue Jackets 7, Colorado Avalanche 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Charlie Coyle led all skaters at 3.82, on 2G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.62 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 3.19, so Columbus Blue Jackets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 29 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 24. High-danger chances went 20 to 26.